DCR Systems Makes Lean Process Available to All Through Licensing
It’s official: “Lean” has been licensed. Ohio-based DCR Systems, a company that provides turnkey collision repair operations to dealerships, has launched a new company, DCR Intellectual Property Company, that will license the lean production system used in DCR facilities. “Over the past three years, as DCR Systems has experienced proof-of-concept of our collision repair model
New DCR Facility Opening in New York
Mentor, Ohio-based DCR Systems and Shults Auto Group, a 16-franchise dealer group headquartered in Jamestown, New York, are opening a 12,000-square-foot collision repair facility using DCR’s patent-pending lean-based operating method at Shults Accident Repair Center on Oct. 15. The center is a rebuild of an existing facility owned by the dealer franchise. Shults Accident Repair
DCR IP Company Signs Agreement with Cooks Collision Centers Affiliate
DCR IP Company, LLC has entered into a long-term area development and master license agreement with newly formed entity 6LK Collision, LLC. This strategic partnering will allow DCR to quickly expand its infrastructure to the Western states. Under the agreement, 6LK Collision, LLC will license the company’s “lean” collision repair production system and grow DCR
Car ADAS Announces New Licensee in Ohio
Car ADAS Solutions announced the addition of its first licensee in Ohio, Calibration Connection, operated by DCR Systems.
Body Bangin’ with Micki Woods and Michael Giarrizzo Jr.
Micki Woods interviews DCR Systems CEO and lean guru Michael Giarrizzo Jr. in her latest Body Bangin’ podcast!
BodyShop Business Names Executives of the Year at SEMA
The single-shop winner was Steve Saunders of Faith Quality Auto Body, and the multi-shop winner was Cheryl Boswell of DCR Systems.
VIDEO: Tech Compensation
DCR Systems President and CEO Michael Giarrizzo discusses how he compensates his technicians and how it relates to retention and culture.
VIDEO: Creating SOPs
DCR Systems President and CEO Michael Giarrizzo about the importance of standard operating procedures in his operation.
VIDEO: Contactless/Touchless Service
DCR Systems President and CEO Michael Giarrizzo discusses his shops’ contactless/touchless service during COVID-19.
Women’s Industry Network Elects Board Leadership for 2015-2016
Two new members, Cheryl Boswell of DCR Systems and Yen Hoang of UYL Finishing, have been selected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.